Chapter 33: Taunting an Alpha, Part 2

(Piper POV)

Was it smart for me to taunt and knowingly disrespect an arrogant, cocky beast of an alpha? No, of course not. Especially not one who had accepted me into his pack and allowed me a safe place to stay, few questions asked, while I was on the run.

But you already know that I get triggered by sexist bullsh&t. I do things I probably should not do.

And being triggered does explain some of my reaction to Alpha Aiden. However, I NEVER, EVER would have tried something like that at Blue Ridge. Even when I am triggered, I am a rule follower, and the rules are very clear that you are to always respect your alpha and obey their summons. That is just how it is.

But this situation was different. I wasn’t taunting Alpha Aiden just because I was triggered.

When he first announced my punishment, I was actually crushed. In fact, I cried every day for a week straight after our conversation. Part of that was the timing.

I was already starting to mentally break because of the overwhe